Award - Bimetal thermomanometer (pressure and temperature measurement)
Left Original: WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co KG, Klingenberg, Germany
Right counterfeit:
Distribution: via EBAY.de - eBay GmbH, Kleinmachnow, Germany
Seller according to eBay: Company "shenzhenshihongqiaoshanfuzhuangyouxiangongsi"
(User name oi98-53 - "Top-rated - one of the best sellers on eBay")
Shipping: ShunShun GmbH, Linkenheim, Germany
WIKA vs. WAYI - VIKA - VIKAI. The "WIKA" brand of the internationally renowned specialist for measuring technology is often counterfeited. It is always surrounded by the distinctive, extra brand-protected blue frame open at the top right - here mirror-inverted at WAYI. In Asia, WIKA takes consistent and successful action against any infringements of its (word) trademarks. In Germany, eBay demands a court ruling and only provides the contact details provided by the seller. Problem: The address of the Chinese seller consists of an unidentifiable one-word string of letters and the German sender cannot be contacted either. In its terms and conditions, eBay requires up-to-date, correct contact information. The practice looks different - and so does fair competition for European manufacturers and retailers.